FossWeb Environments Module:
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Take a virtual trip to
Biosphere 2, a 204,000 cubic meter (7,200,000 cubic foot) sealed glass and
spaceframe structure. It includes elements from the original Biosphere 1.
Inside the structure you'll find seven wilderness ecosystems, including a
rainforest and a 3,400,000 liter (900,000 gallon) ocean, as well as a human
habitat which now houses interactive exhibits. |
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Find out how your
community rates on the pollution scorecard. All you need to know is your zip code
and you will get a report of the major polluters that affect your area. |
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This site is presented by
the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). It includes several
"rooms" in which you can explore the air, your environment,
reycling, science, art, and plants and animals. Each area includes activities
and resources to explore. |
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Designed for older
students, this site includes activities and resources dealing with the
following topics: air, water, human health, waste and recycling,
conservation, and more. |
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This site is everything
you always wanted to know about frogs. |
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Explore the USGS
Biological Resources Division for kids. |
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This collection of
images from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
includes many wonderful pictures of both land- and ocean-dwelling creatures,
including bears, whales, birds, and walruses. |
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This site is the home
page for The Nature Conservancy, an environmental organization whose primary
concern is preserving natural habitats for endangered species. |